Every Indian student has dream, at some point or the other, of going overseas to pursue higher education. Why? There is no one reason that stokes this desire but rather a compound of various factors. And when the idea does make its home inside the head of a driven student, it becomes difficult to resist the pull of ambition. The next step invariably is that of deciding where to go.
Canada has conventionally been one of the top study abroad destinations alongside the UK, the US, and Australia. If one is to understand the significant role India plays in Canada’s international education space, one need only look at the associated numbers. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the number of Indian students in the country grew by 40% in 2018.
The main reason why Indian students prefer to study in Canada has to do with the country’s welcoming economic immigration gateway, the Express Entry system, which grants additional points for Canadian education. In addition, many Canadian provinces extend an opportunity of permanent residence for eligible International graduates of their universities.Saurabh Arora
Other Benefits
The following are other key factors that tip the balance for Indian students looking to study overseas in favor of Canada:
Financial & Social Secuirty
Security be it financial, social, and legal is sought by everybody. Indian nationals who move to Canada to pursue their higher education also become enamored of the sense of security they get while living in their host city. In fact, social as well as financial security is a critical factor which drives most Indian students to apply for Canadian universities in the first place.
Safe place to live
Frequently listed among the safest places to study, Canada carries some of the lowest crime rates in the world and is welcoming of racial diversity than most countries. Consequently, Canada has emerged as one of the most preferred study abroad and employment destinations among foreign nationals.